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Question
Frame illustrative sentence to distinguish the meaning of the word in the following cluster.
career – carrier – courier
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Solution
A J. Cronin started his career as a doctor but eventually became a writer.
The curry spilled over as the tiffin carrier lid was not tightly closed.
The courier office is closed on Sundays.
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